The brothers also trained with other notable members of the Gracie family, including Helio, Carlson, Rickson, Renzo, Crolin and Rilion.
[2] The family now trains BJJ competitors and mixed martial arts fighters in organizations such as UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce.
Carlos currently trains UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson[3] and has awarded black belts to former UFC Middleweight Contender Travis Lutter and BJJ Champion Rafael Lovato Jr.[4] Rigan has awarded black belts to notable students Erik Paulson, Dan Inosanto, Josh Barnett (2nd Degree) [5] Jair Muniz and Chuck Norris.
Jean-Jacques had also helped in awarding black belts to John Will and Dan Inosanto with Rigan, and has also awarded black belts to "no gi" proponent Eddie Bravo, comedian & UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Women's World champion Felicia Oh, and former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez.
[11][12] The Machado brothers have helped train actors Ashton Kutcher[citation needed] and Keanu Reeves for his role in John Wick 2.